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The survivor and the fighter
August 30, 2022, 2:29 PM IST
I picked up the newspaper yesterday, a bit hesitantly, as am not too fond of it but read it as my father insists on this practice as he thinks “it enlightens you”. As I flipped…
August 30, 2022, 2:29 PM IST
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‘Bharat Jodo’ yatra, a melodramatic affair
August 29, 2022, 8:35 AM IST
Congress recently announced its new melodrama named ‘Bharat Jodo’ yatra and Congress stalwarts from all walks of life have already started praising it as usual. The yatra has received support from some sections of the…
August 29, 2022, 8:35 AM IST
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History and verity of virginity
August 26, 2022, 4:39 PM IST
Being ‘Virgin’ is given undue importance in certain families and cultures. As a couple counsellor, I listen to the most complex stories of couples with widest and wildest range of issues. There are equal number…
August 26, 2022, 4:39 PM IST
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Home-care tips for healthy hair
August 23, 2022, 10:09 AM IST
Everyone’s hair faces problems like hair loss, dandruff, dryness, split ends, thinning etc. There are plenty of products and treatments available in the markets to deal with hair issues but for how long we can…
August 23, 2022, 10:09 AM IST
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Vande Mataram is our nation’s pride, but Congress once again showed its ideological pauperism
August 22, 2022, 10:02 AM IST
An entire generation of Congress, that was fortunate to have been born with a golden spoon in their mouth, might have never imagined that the electorate would literally throw them out of power during the…
August 22, 2022, 10:02 AM IST
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With ‘Har Aloo’, Haryana wants to bring brand consciousness to potatoes
August 18, 2022, 1:36 PM IST
The humble potato is among the most popular vegetables globally. But alongside the fancy veggies, it is usually regarded as the underdog. Haryana wants to change that by branding the plain old aloo and bringing…
August 18, 2022, 1:36 PM IST
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Giving Gyan: Dear Bachi, ‘ex’ mentions haunting my relationship
August 16, 2022, 8:35 AM IST
Dear Bachi, I and my boyfriend have been in a relationship for last 2.5 years. All is going fine between us. But, he has trust issues. While I am his first love, I had been…
August 16, 2022, 8:35 AM IST
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A tribute to Master Balwant Singh Mehta
August 15, 2022, 2:54 PM IST
August is the month when India got independence. So it carries a lot of signature value. It is said ‘freedom is the birthright of every individual’. To achieve this, for our country, long ago so…
August 15, 2022, 2:54 PM IST
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Nitish bhau’s make-ups and break-ups over the years
August 15, 2022, 10:44 AM IST
Nitish Kumar once again broke alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party and joined hands with estranged ally Lalu Prasad Yadav. The fact that he has once again chosen to form an alliance with Lalu Prasad…
August 15, 2022, 10:44 AM IST
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Be the independent fool
August 15, 2022, 10:38 AM IST
“Goodmorning!!! It’s 9.30am, and today we are experiencing heavy rains in the city. The western express highway has bumper-to-bumper traffic as usual…time for some soulful music to start your week…” the radio in his luxurious…
August 15, 2022, 10:38 AM IST
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Sexual proficiency: Checklist of correct techniques
August 10, 2022, 8:42 AM IST
A lot of young men approach me for consultation to know ‘what is the best sexual technique’? Many of them are in a relationship and sexually active. I always answer this question with a lot…
August 10, 2022, 8:42 AM IST
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Giving Gyan: Dear Bachi, I am temporary girlfriend of my ‘serious’ lover
August 9, 2022, 9:51 AM IST
I am a 28-year-old woman who has been in a serious relationship with a 31-year-old guy. Recently, his parents came to see me for marriage with my bf. But, they didn’t like me and our…
August 9, 2022, 9:51 AM IST
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‘Garib kalyan’ to air strike: It’s the journey of ‘Nav Bharat’
August 8, 2022, 9:23 AM IST
While the nation is gearing up to celebrate its 75 th year of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had, a few days ago, called on the people to make the next 25 years, i.e when…
August 8, 2022, 9:23 AM IST
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Jawed Habib writes: Home tips to stop hair fall
August 4, 2022, 9:56 AM IST
Hair loss is becoming a common problem these days. Losing 50-100 hair strands is considered normal, but more than that is definitely a matter of concern. There are many reasons for hair fall like poor…
August 4, 2022, 9:56 AM IST
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Giving Gyan: Dear Bachi, I feel abandoned by my husband
August 2, 2022, 9:21 AM IST
Dear Bachi, Me and my husband have been married for 2 years. We had an arranged marriage. My husband is the only child. We stay with my in-laws. My mother-in-law is very overbearing, authoritative and controlling….
August 2, 2022, 9:21 AM IST
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Not just a change of ‘regime’ but it is freedom from ‘dynasty’ rule!
August 1, 2022, 9:52 AM IST
If people are asked ‘what is the biggest threat to Indian democracy’, there may be diverse opinions but if the same question is asked to the Prime Minister of India Hon. Narendrabhai Modi, there will…
August 1, 2022, 9:52 AM IST
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At what age do women hit ‘sexual peak’?
July 27, 2022, 8:53 AM IST
At what age do women have her ‘sexual peak’? I am asked this question frequently in my clinical practice. It may be interesting to note that it is asked more frequently by men than by…
July 27, 2022, 8:53 AM IST
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Gulfam Hassan of Sarfarosh, Nusrat Mirza and Mohammad Hamid Ansari
July 25, 2022, 9:41 AM IST
Do you remember Aamir Khan-starrer action drama Sarfarosh released in 1999? Written, produced and directed by John Matthew Matthan, Sarfarosh was a work of fiction based on facts. The film was critically and commercially successful…
July 25, 2022, 9:41 AM IST
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Jawd Habib writes: 10 essential hair care tips for monsoon
July 22, 2022, 10:48 AM IST
Monsoon is not a comfortable season for your hair. Yes, hair feels down at this time of the year and needs little extra care. If you do not make necessary modifications in your hair care…
July 22, 2022, 10:48 AM IST
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Why farmers in north India are not allowing the moths to mate
July 21, 2022, 2:10 PM IST
It is a fight between the moth’s instinct to mate and man’s instinct to survive. Last year, hordes of pink bollworms (PBW) settled on cotton fields in north India and multiplied phenomenally. The PBW attack…
July 21, 2022, 2:10 PM IST
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